This is a nice little park. It's good for ppl who may be older or have health issues. The path is a…read morerelatively flat boardwalk easy on the ankles and is only a little over a mile from beginning to end. It has some wooded area and mainly walks you through bog, or marsh land but that depends on how much it has rained I suppose.

I love to take walks and bird walks at Irwin. A lovely out of the way place for the beautiful…read moreoutdoors.

Growing up along the Maumee River I have fond memories of picnics and games here. Mary Jane…read moreThurston (note spelling) is well maintained. The trees are big oak trees that shade picnic areas. There is a swing set and trails to walk or ride a bicycle. A shelter house is handicapped accessible with a party room and a porch with picnic tables. The view of the river here is one of the best. The river is wide. There's a dam that has a good flow of water for fishing. As a kid Dad took our boat through the canal locks which looks like you can still do that. Don't forget a walk to the village of Grand Rapids. It's only .2 miles and it's a destination with cute shops and eateries. A campground and boat ramp are just to south of the park.

Great spot on the River. Nice food and ice cream trucks We had a spot right on the water.read more

One of the top 10 birding destinations to visit in North America! Thousands of Warblers and other…read morepasserines migrate through here in the spring and fall. The best time to come is the first two weeks of May which happens to coincide with the Biggest Week in American Birding. Your best bet to observe is the Magee Marsh boardwalk. Although all of the trails offer the chance to see the birds, it is the Magee Marsh Bird Trail, or Boardwalk, that is the most popular. The Boardwalk takes you through a seven acre wood lot and when conditions are right it can literally be "raining warblers"! Parking is abundant next to the boardwalk with restrooms. You should pack a lunch and drinks as the closest place to purchase food and drinks is located a few miles down the road. However, during the first couple weeks the Black Swamp Bird Observatory (near the entrance of Crane Creek) will sometimes have food and beverages available for purchase.

Toledo has a multitude of interesting trails for biking, walking, blading, running, etc…read more Although, albeit to a lesser extent, the Parks University Trail does the same thing, the CCT is more than just a nature trail...it traverses several different environment types. There are sections that are wooded, and there are sections that are abutting people's backyards. Certain sections go along, or crossover, some of Toledo's major thoroughfares. Some of the more interesting areas pass through some of the de-industrialized parts of town. Several major parks, such as Ottawa Park, are abutted and/or traversed. The campuses for both MCO (uh, UTMC) and UT (main campus and Scott Park) are included. The southernmost terminus is at the Maumee River. It's at the site of an old railway bridge that has since been demolished. Certain parts of the bridge, such as the turntable gears, are on display at this end of the trail. The northern terminus is near Bowman Park in West/North Toledo. If you're into casual biking/hiking, or you're just interested in taking a leisurely stroll, you'll find that this trail provides an awesome addition to Toledo's repertoire of outdoor activities. 5 stars!

This is a 13 mile trail from Bowling Green to North Baltimore, commonly used by walkers/runners,…read morebikers, and skaters. There are multiple starting spots, many of which have free parking specifically for people using the trail. There are a few places you have to cross the road, but the traffic is pretty light in those areas. Some areas are shaded by trees while others lack that protection, so it can get pretty hot here. However, there are drinking fountains (including one for dogs!) and a porta-potty at some spots along the way. There are also plenty of benches if you ever need a break. The path itself is nice and even. The views aren't amazing, but they aren't bad by any means. The people all seem very friendly, and there are signs that tell people to always walk/run/bike/skate to the right except when passing, and everyone seems to follow this rule well. I see people of all ages come here, and it's a nice place to clear your head.

Beautifully integrated into the river walk this park offers lots of places to sit and contemplate…read morethe Maumee River. Many seating options. A nice walking trail. Several spots have built in places for concerts or performances. Small but mighty.

We drove up for the Martina McBride show Friday night and were able to park for $5 a few blocks…read moreaway. It is an interesting (in a good way) venue for a concert - it's pretty large and there are different levels on which to sit (if you bring chairs or blankets). The stage was set up by the river and there was a large screen on a building at street level so everyone could enjoy the show if you didn't have a prize spot. We actually planted our chairs close to the stage, but were not able to see the acts well. The video screen was in perfect view though. The street level part of the park has extra seating and many people put their chairs and blankets down on the grass there. They weren't close to the stage, but again, the screen provided a great view of the show. There were some minor annoyances that I don't think were the venue's responsibilites (lack of porta potties and too few & underequipped food trucks). The event seemed well-organized at the gates and with beer & alcohol sales. Security was walking around assisting with seating (those who put chairs in walkways were politely told why they couldn't sit there). I would return for a concert. It was a fun time, being a beautiful night in downtown Toledo, with boats on the river.

I went to A smooth jazz concert here a few years ago. The setting was immaculate. I was surprised…read morethat there is such a gem of an arboretum in this part of Ohio. The grounds were lovely, and they were plenty of plant and tree specimens that one does not normally see in this part of Ohio. I liked the knobby knee cypress trees the best! The insect quotient was very low, making me wonder if they spray. It seems as though they must because of all the flowers and plants. It's an amazing setting for a concert and I wonder why they have not had a smooth jazz concert there since. I definitely would go! This seems as though it would be a great place to take photos of your family. People are very friendly here and it would be a very nice afternoon daycaytion!

First off, there is an admission to get into these gardens. These gardens use that admission to…read morestay open, because they do not depend on tax payer money or local levy. The admission cost makes it possible for these gardens to exist, they are a non for profit. The gardens are unique in that they offer a great rotation collection of art from all over the world. The gardens themselves offer a unique collection and experience in that they are the areas only large scale asian gardens. They have a complete 30+ tree collection of bonsai trees. As a seasoned and well traveled garden tourist, this is one of my all time favorite gardens.

Luna beach and pier is a small beach on Lake Erie. The…read moreconcrete crescent pier is good for fishing as I been told. It looks nice in the winter with ice build up. Good place to observe seiche also. Someone recently found a jet ski and an old car during seiche.

What a nice little beach in a tiny lakeside town! I visited with a friend on a very hot Monday…read moreafternoon, found a parking spot ($2 per hour), grabbed some chairs and we got our feet into the lake to cool off. The beach sits in a nice curved area at the western end of Lake Erie, and it is surrounded by small homes and wooded views in the distance. The large swimming area is marked off and has a gentle slope for wading in. The lighthouse is right on the shore and has restrooms and an outside shower. The pier is actually a concrete walkway with a crescent shape that is pleasant to explore. The only negative was the smelly trash cans near the restrooms...dead fish smell in that area only.